DELICE COLLECTION IN NEW NAVY
Simone Perele’s Delice Collection captivates in exquisite embroidered two-toned Navy. Delice embodies French lingerie with its refined attention to detail and distinctive beauty in the chic Delice Demi, the curve-hugging Delice 3D Demi and total confidence Delice Full Cup.
THE AMOUR COLLECTION IN NEW CORAL
French. Feminine. Fabulous. Slip into a coral-hued Amour bra and panty set to refresh your spring and summer style. Luxurious … Read More
By JEAN CRISS
A personal and intimate interview with Author Cathi Locati and CEO of cathi.ink – Areola Architect of Medical Micropigmentation and Professional Fine Artist, well re-known for her figurative and portrait photo-realism images. Cathi.ink provides areola and nipple tattoos for breast patients after botched cosmetic enlargements or reductions, for breast cancer survivors after mastectomy, and performs other micropigmentation to create illusions and hide scars.
Cathi originally launched in … Read More
Trade shows are an opportunity to go beyond the obvious margin must haves and uncover new direction in the market. For me, the discovery of a new idea; be it marketing, merchandising or design is inspirational. Sometimes it’s must see lines mentioned to me by a buyer. Other times it’s a great product presentation that catches my eye. Often it’s just chance. I found some interesting brands at Curve, not … Read More
Derek Rose & Christine Lingerie
As usual, following the Paris Salon de la Lingerie and Interfiliѐre show, I attended all three days of the Curve NY Lingerie Expo. As the market is for me, the center of my focus, I spent a great deal of time foraging through different brand offerings to confirm and learn what my merchandising instincts have already told me is on the horizon for Fall 2016. … Read More
Several years ago, I was introduced to NOE Undergarments via an industry writer friend of mine based on the West Coast. Designed in Laguna Beach and Hanalei Hawaii, this is a lifestyle brand whose mission is to offer “creatively unique, progressive and expressive pieces”. Now, they have expanded their reach into the swimwear market with the launch of Water Garments, a collection of unorthodox shapes that appeal to a … Read More
I just returned from my semi-annual 3 day immersion into Curve New York. I will be covering the Fall 2016 show in the next few days. Today, however, I thought I might catapult you into the lingerie fashion future with a brief exposé from Concepts Paris on the autumn/winter 2017 trends. During the show, Jos Berry, our intimate industry soothsayer, gave us an overview of the emerging color, fabric … Read More
Several weeks ago, I received the news that the very popular Creations Magazine North America would no longer be published. Despite the success of this publication in both the United States and Canada, the parent company Editolux has filed for bankruptcy. I share the disappointment with many retailers and brands who have only lauded their respect for this very modern approach to the Lingerie trade. As a permanent columnist for … Read More